Is Lake Villa, IL 60046 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Lake Villa is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 47% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score77/ 100

More competitive than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #112 of 464 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list46.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market44Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$194▲ +4.5% vs. last year

The Lake Villa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in Lake Villa, IL 60046 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 153 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (48% then), homes sold faster (48 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $364,842. Overall, Lake Villa is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lake County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Lake Villa ranks #112 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fox Lake 60020 (26% sold over asking) or Highwood 60040 (33% sold over asking), while North Chicago 60064 (58% sold over asking) and Zion 60099 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Antioch 60002Seller’s market $184 /sq ftBuffalo Grove 60089Seller’s market $245 /sq ftDeerfield 60015Seller’s market $302 /sq ftFox Lake 60020Seller’s market $185 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Lake Villa real estate

Is Lake Villa a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Lake Villa, IL 60046 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Lake Villa?

The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Lake Villa sell over asking?

47% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Lake Villa?

About 2.58% of a home’s value a year in Lake County, or roughly $10,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Lake Villa?

The median sale price was $364,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $194 per square foot.

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